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Hibiscuses
nicdelucca

Watering Question

nicdelucca
18 years ago

Help...I'm locked in a heated battle with my mother-in-law...A florist friend of mine told me it's best to let your hibiscus dry out on occasion, but my mother-in-law "begs to differ" with me and insists they need to be kept well watered at all times...Who's right???

Comment (1)

  • watergal
    18 years ago

    Well, you're both kind of correct! Here is advice from the Tropical Hibiscus society web page:

    Q. Do I have to water them every day?
    A. Hibiscus do not like wet feet, but neither should they be allowed to dry out -- especially in hot weather. Organic matter in the soil and mulch on top help to maintain a constant level of moisture in the summer. In pots or not, good drainage is very important!

    Personally, I let mine get just dry on top, so they're still damp underneath and then I water again.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Tropical Hibiscus web page

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